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Exploring the legacy of the rationalist Rishonim (medieval sages), and various other notes, by Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin, director of The Biblical Museum of Natural History in Beit Shemesh. The views are those of the author, not the institution.
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An Awkward Moment
One of the many thousands of happy visitors to the Biblical Museum of Natural History this Pesach came over to me to thank me. A charedi woman, she expressed her appreciation that I created an educational experience which combines Torah with the natural world. "You're welcome!" I said. She continued, "And not like those other places which teach nonsense such as evolution!"
I smiled and nodded.